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More Than 30 Teams Compete In Ypsi 24 Hour Film ShootoutOver 30 teams of filmmakers competed in the 2014 Ypsi 24 Hour Film Shootout Friday night through Saturday night. I tagged along with one of the film...Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:35:33 -0400http://wemu.org/post/more-30-teams-compete-ypsi-24-hour-film-shootout
http://wemu.org/post/more-30-teams-compete-ypsi-24-hour-film-shootoutOver 30 teams of filmmakers competed in the 2014 Ypsi 24 Hour Film Shootout Friday night through Saturday night. I tagged along with one of the film...99noOver 30 teams of filmmakers competed in the 2014 Ypsi 24 Hour Film Shootout Friday night through Saturday night. I tagged along with one of the film...

]]>Bona Sera Cafe Re-Opens With Development Liquor LicenseA big crowd turned out Friday for a grand re-opening at Bona Sera Cafe in downtown Ypsilanti. The restaurant now has a development liquor license, a...Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:34:45 -0400http://wemu.org/post/bona-sera-cafe-re-opens-development-liquor-license
http://wemu.org/post/bona-sera-cafe-re-opens-development-liquor-licenseA big crowd turned out Friday for a grand re-opening at Bona Sera Cafe in downtown Ypsilanti. The restaurant now has a development liquor license, a...76noA big crowd turned out Friday for a grand re-opening at Bona Sera Cafe in downtown Ypsilanti. The restaurant now has a development liquor license, a...

]]>Academic Stress Cause Of Mental Health Concern Among TeensParents want their children to do well in school and get into college. But almost 40 percent of parents in an NPR, Robert Wood Johnson poll say their...Mon, 29 Sep 2014 10:38:53 -0400http://wemu.org/post/academic-stress-cause-mental-health-concern-among-teens
http://wemu.org/post/academic-stress-cause-mental-health-concern-among-teensParents want their children to do well in school and get into college. But almost 40 percent of parents in an NPR, Robert Wood Johnson poll say their...104noParents want their children to do well in school and get into college. But almost 40 percent of parents in an NPR, Robert Wood Johnson poll say their...

]]>University Of Michigan Calling For Measures To Keep Nutrient Pollution Out Of Great LakesThere are a myriad of concerns over the health of the Great Lakes. From toxic algae blooms to urban chemical run-off, the quality of the world's largest...Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:07:27 -0400http://wemu.org/post/university-michigan-calling-measures-keep-nutrient-pollution-out-great-lakes
http://wemu.org/post/university-michigan-calling-measures-keep-nutrient-pollution-out-great-lakesThere are a myriad of concerns over the health of the Great Lakes. From toxic algae blooms to urban chemical run-off, the quality of the world's largest...83noThere are a myriad of concerns over the health of the Great Lakes. From toxic algae blooms to urban chemical run-off, the quality of the world's largest...

]]>ReImagine Washtenaw Project Continues Make-over EffortsConnecting Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Avenue is the busiest street in the county. An effort to give this corridor a more pedestrian friendly...Thu, 25 Sep 2014 20:12:34 -0400http://wemu.org/post/reimagine-washtenaw-project-continues-make-over-efforts
http://wemu.org/post/reimagine-washtenaw-project-continues-make-over-effortsConnecting Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Avenue is the busiest street in the county. An effort to give this corridor a more pedestrian friendly...73noConnecting Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Washtenaw Avenue is the busiest street in the county. An effort to give this corridor a more pedestrian friendly...

]]>Ypsilanti Community Schools Developing Its Own Version Of 'The Kalamazoo Promise'Some help is on the way for Ypsilanti Community Schools students who want to go to college but can't afford the tuition. The Ypsilanti Promise...Thu, 25 Sep 2014 20:05:03 -0400http://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-community-schools-developing-its-own-version-kalamazoo-promise
http://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-community-schools-developing-its-own-version-kalamazoo-promiseSome help is on the way for Ypsilanti Community Schools students who want to go to college but can't afford the tuition. The Ypsilanti Promise...98noSome help is on the way for Ypsilanti Community Schools students who want to go to college but can't afford the tuition. The Ypsilanti Promise...

]]>Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Offered Land For Park And Ride Lot To Ease U-S 23 CongestionOver 60,000 cars a day use U-S 23 between M-14 and I-96. It's frequently the site of accidents and slow morning and evening commutes. The Michigan...Thu, 25 Sep 2014 19:59:32 -0400http://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-area-transportation-authority-offered-land-park-and-ride-lot-ease-u-s-23-congestion
http://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-area-transportation-authority-offered-land-park-and-ride-lot-ease-u-s-23-congestionOver 60,000 cars a day use U-S 23 between M-14 and I-96. It's frequently the site of accidents and slow morning and evening commutes. The Michigan...80noOver 60,000 cars a day use U-S 23 between M-14 and I-96. It's frequently the site of accidents and slow morning and evening commutes. The Michigan...

]]>2014 Ypsi 24 Hour Film Shootout Begins Friday NightMaking a movie is challenging enough, but shooting and editing a film in just 24 hours? That's the challenge facing about 30 film teams entered in the...Wed, 24 Sep 2014 20:11:52 -0400http://wemu.org/post/2014-ypsi-24-hour-film-shootout-begins-friday-night
http://wemu.org/post/2014-ypsi-24-hour-film-shootout-begins-friday-nightMaking a movie is challenging enough, but shooting and editing a film in just 24 hours? That's the challenge facing about 30 film teams entered in the...60noMaking a movie is challenging enough, but shooting and editing a film in just 24 hours? That's the challenge facing about 30 film teams entered in the...

]]>Dexter Residents Decide In November If They Want To Live In A CityMichigan's next city could be in Washtenaw County. Voters in the Village of Dexter decide in November if they approve of a proposed city charter. Don't...Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:52:07 -0400http://wemu.org/post/dexter-residents-decide-november-if-they-want-live-city
http://wemu.org/post/dexter-residents-decide-november-if-they-want-live-cityMichigan's next city could be in Washtenaw County. Voters in the Village of Dexter decide in November if they approve of a proposed city charter. Don't...64noMichigan's next city could be in Washtenaw County. Voters in the Village of Dexter decide in November if they approve of a proposed city charter. Don't...

]]>Ann Arbor Reviewing Confusing Fees For New Water And Sewer ConnectionsBuilding a new house or office always includes challenges meeting all codes and getting permits. In Ann Arbor just figuring out how much it costs to tie...Wed, 24 Sep 2014 19:35:44 -0400http://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-reviewing-confusing-fees-new-water-and-sewer-connections
http://wemu.org/post/ann-arbor-reviewing-confusing-fees-new-water-and-sewer-connectionsBuilding a new house or office always includes challenges meeting all codes and getting permits. In Ann Arbor just figuring out how much it costs to tie...70noBuilding a new house or office always includes challenges meeting all codes and getting permits. In Ann Arbor just figuring out how much it costs to tie...

]]>Ypsilanti Couple Meets Dispatcher Who Helped Save Woman's LifeBobby Grams of Ypsilanti learned the value of dialing 9-1-1 in a health emergency first-hand last month. Grams found his wife, Karen, lying on the flood...Tue, 23 Sep 2014 20:26:10 -0400http://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-couple-meets-dispatcher-who-helped-save-womans-life
http://wemu.org/post/ypsilanti-couple-meets-dispatcher-who-helped-save-womans-lifeBobby Grams of Ypsilanti learned the value of dialing 9-1-1 in a health emergency first-hand last month. Grams found his wife, Karen, lying on the flood...101noBobby Grams of Ypsilanti learned the value of dialing 9-1-1 in a health emergency first-hand last month. Grams found his wife, Karen, lying on the flood...

]]>Changes Likely Before Governor Snyder Will Approve Medical Marijuana BillsGov. Snyder close to supporting medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles It looks like Gov. Rick Snyder could be close to supporting bills that would...Tue, 23 Sep 2014 19:50:15 -0400http://wemu.org/post/changes-likely-governor-snyder-will-approve-medical-marijuana-bills
http://wemu.org/post/changes-likely-governor-snyder-will-approve-medical-marijuana-billsGov. Snyder close to supporting medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles It looks like Gov. Rick Snyder could be close to supporting bills that would...44noGov. Snyder close to supporting medical marijuana dispensaries, edibles It looks like Gov. Rick Snyder could be close to supporting bills that would...

]]>School Bus Drivers Still Needed In Ann Arbor And YpsilantiIt's more than three weeks into the school year and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District is still looking to add permanent bus drivers. Finding...Tue, 23 Sep 2014 17:16:09 -0400http://wemu.org/post/school-bus-drivers-still-needed-ann-arbor-and-ypsilanti
http://wemu.org/post/school-bus-drivers-still-needed-ann-arbor-and-ypsilantiIt's more than three weeks into the school year and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District is still looking to add permanent bus drivers. Finding...62noIt's more than three weeks into the school year and the Washtenaw Intermediate School District is still looking to add permanent bus drivers. Finding...

]]>Outgoing Ann Arbor School Board Member Wants Continued Focus On Attracting More StudentsNo one can be certain what direction the Ann Arbor Board of Education may take after the November Election. We do know there will be some new...Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:04:41 -0400http://wemu.org/post/outgoing-ann-arbor-school-board-member-wants-continued-focus-attracting-more-students
http://wemu.org/post/outgoing-ann-arbor-school-board-member-wants-continued-focus-attracting-more-studentsNo one can be certain what direction the Ann Arbor Board of Education may take after the November Election. We do know there will be some new...64noNo one can be certain what direction the Ann Arbor Board of Education may take after the November Election. We do know there will be some new...